Application Cycle One: 07/06/2016
Undergraduate college: yes
Undergraduate Area of study: Physical Sciences
Total MCAT SCORE: 523
MCAT Section Scores:
B/B 130,
C/P 130,
CARS 132 Detailed Breakdown
Overall GPA: 3.95
Science GPA: 3.90
Summary of Application Experience
I applied to 26 schools and had 21 interview invites, some not listed here to preserve anonymity My MCAT score was 523 I had only one summer and two semesters of research with no pubs I attended 14 interviews, a difficult and expensive feat particularly during college...but worth it! After interviews I had 7 acceptances, 4 wait-lists, 1 withdrawal and 2 rejections Having been to a good number of interviews, I found that similarities stood out more than differences and programs really blurred together. Relying on subjective impressions between applicant and school from small sample of short term interactions had two consequences: 1. I became more focused on ranking, despite not being interested in academic medicine, simply as a more objective measuring stick 2. Outcomes were entirely random. I was rejected and wait-listed from programs ranked lower than programs which not only accepted me, but offered substantial merit scholarships. Makes no sense, and makes you realize that decisions should not be taken too personally. In the final analysis, I would advise applying early and broadly and attending as many interviews as possible so as to increase the likelihood of receiving that one phone call that will make you jump for joy!
Applied
Columbia University
Applying for combined PhD/MSTP? No
Submitted: 07/14/2016
Secondary Completed: No
Interview Invite: No
Interview Attended: No
Waitlisted: No
Accepted: No
Rejected: No
View School >
Emory University
Applying for combined PhD/MSTP? No
Submitted: 07/14/2016
Secondary Completed: No
Interview Invite: No
Interview Attended: No
Waitlisted: No
Accepted: No
Rejected: No
View School >
Applied, Rejected
University of California, San Francisco
Applying for combined PhD/MSTP? No
Submitted: 07/14/2016
Secondary Completed: No
Interview Invite: No
Interview Attended: No
Waitlisted: No
Accepted: No
Rejected: Yes
View School >
Johns Hopkins University
Applying for combined PhD/MSTP? No
Submitted: 07/14/2016
Secondary Completed: No
Interview Invite: No
Interview Attended: No
Waitlisted: No
Accepted: No
Rejected: Yes
View School >
Stanford University
Applying for combined PhD/MSTP? No
Submitted: 07/14/2016
Secondary Completed: No
Interview Invite: No
Interview Attended: No
Waitlisted: No
Accepted: No
Rejected: Yes
View School >
Invited for Interview, Withdrew
Baylor College
Applying for combined PhD/MSTP? No
Submitted: 07/14/2016
Secondary Completed: Yes
Interview Invite: Yes
Interview Attended: No
Waitlisted: No
Accepted: No
Rejected: No
View School >
University of California, San Diego
Applying for combined PhD/MSTP? No
Submitted: 07/14/2016
Secondary Completed: Yes
Interview Invite: Yes
Interview Attended: No
Waitlisted: No
Accepted: No
Rejected: No
View School >
Mayo Medical School
Applying for combined PhD/MSTP? No
Submitted: 07/14/2016
Secondary Completed: Yes
Interview Invite: Yes
Interview Attended: No
Waitlisted: No
Accepted: No
Rejected: No
Summary of Experience:
applied and invited for interview at both MN and AZ
View School >
Attended Interview, Rejected
Harvard University
Applying for combined PhD/MSTP? No
Submitted: 07/14/2016
Secondary Completed: Yes
Interview Invite: Yes
Interview Attended: Yes
Waitlisted: No
Accepted: No
Rejected: Yes
View School >
Yale University
Applying for combined PhD/MSTP? No
Submitted: 07/14/2016
Secondary Completed: Yes
Interview Invite: Yes
Interview Attended: Yes
Waitlisted: No
Accepted: No
Rejected: Yes
View School >
Attended Interview, Withdrew
University of Southern California
Applying for combined PhD/MSTP? No
Submitted: 07/14/2016
Secondary Completed: Yes
Interview Invite: Yes
Interview Attended: Yes
Waitlisted: No
Accepted: No
Rejected: No
View School >
Attended Interview, Waitlisted, Withdrew
Cornell University
Applying for combined PhD/MSTP? No
Submitted: 07/14/2016
Secondary Completed: Yes
Interview Invite: Yes
Interview Attended: Yes
Waitlisted: Yes
Accepted: No
Rejected: No
View School >
Duke University
Applying for combined PhD/MSTP? No
Submitted: 07/14/2016
Secondary Completed: Yes
Interview Invite: Yes
Interview Attended: Yes
Waitlisted: Yes
Accepted: No
Rejected: No
View School >
University of Chicago
Applying for combined PhD/MSTP? No
Submitted: 07/14/2016
Secondary Completed: Yes
Interview Invite: Yes
Interview Attended: Yes
Waitlisted: Yes
Accepted: No
Rejected: No
View School >
Vanderbilt University
Applying for combined PhD/MSTP? No
Submitted: 07/14/2016
Secondary Completed: Yes
Interview Invite: Yes
Interview Attended: Yes
Waitlisted: Yes
Accepted: No
Rejected: No
View School >
Accepted
New York University
Applying for combined PhD/MSTP? No
Submitted: 07/14/2016
Secondary Completed: Yes
Interview Invite: Yes
Interview Attended: Yes
Waitlisted: No
Accepted: Yes
Rejected: No
Summary of Experience:
offered COA merit award : ) Matriculating here and so excited!!
View School >
University of California, Los Angeles
Applying for combined PhD/MSTP? No
Submitted: 07/14/2016
Secondary Completed: Yes
Interview Invite: Yes
Interview Attended: Yes
Waitlisted: No
Accepted: Yes
Rejected: No
Summary of Experience:
offered Geffen scholarship. Never thought I'd be in a position to say no
View School >
University of Virginia
Applying for combined PhD/MSTP? No
Submitted: 07/14/2016
Secondary Completed: Yes
Interview Invite: Yes
Interview Attended: Yes
Waitlisted: No
Accepted: Yes
Rejected: No
Summary of Experience:
grateful for first acceptance!
View School >
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Applying for combined PhD/MSTP? No
Submitted: 07/14/2016
Secondary Completed: Yes
Interview Invite: Yes
Interview Attended: Yes
Waitlisted: No
Accepted: Yes
Rejected: No
Summary of Experience:
hard to let go
View School >
University of Michigan
Applying for combined PhD/MSTP? No
Submitted: 07/14/2016
Secondary Completed: Yes
Interview Invite: Yes
Interview Attended: Yes
Waitlisted: No
Accepted: Yes
Rejected: No
Summary of Experience:
sad to say no to such a great program but more $ aid elsewhere
View School >
Washington University in St. Louis
Applying for combined PhD/MSTP? No
Submitted: 07/14/2016
Secondary Completed: Yes
Interview Invite: Yes
Interview Attended: Yes
Waitlisted: No
Accepted: Yes
Rejected: No
Summary of Experience:
with large merit scholarship.
View School >
Northwestern University
Applying for combined PhD/MSTP? No
Submitted: 07/14/2016
Secondary Completed: Yes
Interview Invite: Yes
Interview Attended: Yes
Waitlisted: No
Accepted: Yes
Rejected: No
Summary of Experience:
would have been very happy here
View School >
// Share //
×
Wait!
Are you sure you want to delete this application cycle? This will remove all application data and cannot be undone.
×
Wait!
Are you sure you want to delete this school? This will remove all application data and cannot be undone.